Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson County Open Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson County Open Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering an extensive area of 778.1 square miles in Denver, CO. Families can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 19.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 43.7 miles to its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson County Open Elementary School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson County Open Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County Open Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#892 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County Open Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is ranked #892 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Jefferson County Open Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson County Open Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County Open Elementary School?
236 students attend Jefferson County Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Jefferson County Open Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson County Open Elementary School?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Open Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson County Open Elementary School part of?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson County Open Elementary School located?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is located in the Eiber neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Eiber.
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